A histamine analog and H1 receptor agonist that serves as a vasodilator. It is used in MENIERE DISEASE and in vascular headaches but may exacerbate bronchial asthma and peptic ulcers.
Also Known As:
Serc; PT 9; PT9; Fidium; Vertigon; Aequamen; Betahistin AL; Betahistin Stada; Betahistin-Ratiopharm; Betahistine Biphar; Betahistine Dihydrobromide; Betahistine Dihydrochloride; Betahistine Hydrochloride; Betahistine Mesylate; Betahistine Methanesulfonate; Betahistine Methanesulphonate; Betaserc; Betavert; By-Vertin; Extovyl; Lectil; Melopat; Mersilon; PT-9; Ribrain; Vasomotal; Betahistin Ratiopharm; By Vertin; Dihydrobromide, Betahistine; Dihydrochloride, Betahistine; Hydrochloride, Betahistine; Mesylate, Betahistine; Methanesulfonate, Betahistine; Methanesulphonate, Betahistine; 2-Pyridineethanamine, N-methyl-